Enhancing Employee Motivation and Capabilities and Securing Talent
First written in FY2016. 10 of 20 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2026.
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「・Talent to lead management and organizational transformation through the use of AI Talent with a deep understanding of the latest AI technologies and systems who can bring about fundamental improvements not only to business processes but also to decision-making processes, business reviews and organizational management itself, creating a paradigm shift ・Female leaders (managers) who embody a customer perspective and diverse sensibilities Talent capable of reflecting the perspectives and sensibilities of diverse customer groups across the value chain. Female managers who bring diversity to decision-making and lead the development of products and services that deeply address customer needs」
The talent strategy has been made more specific, moving from conventional training, recruitment and workplace enhancement initiatives to acquiring and developing talent across the value chain, AI and digital talent, and female leaders. The proportion of female managers was 12.5%, the male childcare leave rate was 25.0%, and the engagement score was 61.5. - 2026-06-01RestatedGeneral Meetings of Shareholders
「Pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Directors at a meeting held on 30 November 2017, we introduced the “Stock Benefit Trust (J-ESOP)” incentive plan, under which the company provides employees with its own shares. The plan is intended to more closely align the treatment of employees with the company's share price and performance, share economic benefits with shareholders, and increase employees’ motivation and morale to improve the share price and business performance.」
The company described the purpose and content of J-ESOP and reported that the trust held 97,150 shares at the end of the fiscal year. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The company has adopted the human resources policy “Seize Opportunities” to provide opportunities and support to employees seeking to expand their potential through challenges. Female managers: at least 10% by March 2027; 14.3% Male childcare leave rate: maintain at least 50% by March 2027; 100.0% Motivation Cloud engagement score: at least 62.0 by March 2027; 59.2」
The company reported initiatives under its human resources policy, including education and training, awards, male childcare leave, paid leave usage, and reduced-hours and staggered working arrangements. The proportion of female managers was 14.3%, above the target of at least 10% for March 2027, the male childcare leave rate was 100.0%, and the engagement score was 59.2. - FY2025-H1RestatedAnnual report
「The company records the shares remaining in the trust as treasury shares in net assets at their carrying amount in the trust. The carrying amount and number of these treasury shares were ¥177.181 million and 132,750 shares in the previous fiscal year, and ¥143.857 million and 109,750 shares in the interim accounting period.」
The company continued J-ESOP for employees, with shares held in trust declining from 132,750 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 109,750 at the end of the interim accounting period. - FY2024SoftenedAnnual report
「Metric Target Actual (current fiscal year) Proportion of female managers At least 10% by March 2027 5.6% Male childcare leave rate Maintain at least 50% by March 2027 60.0% Motivation Cloud Engagement score At least 62.0 by March 2027 54.7」
Among the human capital targets, the target for the proportion of female managers through March 2027 changed from at least 30%, as previously reported, to at least 10%. The targets for the male childcare leave rate and engagement score were maintained, while current fiscal year results were 60.0% and 54.7, respectively. - FY2024-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The company records the shares remaining in the trust as treasury shares in net assets at their carrying amount in the trust. The carrying amount and number of these treasury shares were ¥195.881 million and 146,450 shares in the previous fiscal year, and ¥177.181 million and 132,750 shares in the third-quarter accounting period.」
The company continued J-ESOP, with shares held in trust declining from 146,450 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 132,750 at the end of the third-quarter accounting period. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The company records the shares remaining in the trust as treasury shares in net assets at their carrying amount in the trust. The carrying amount and number of these treasury shares were ¥195.881 million and 146,450 shares in the previous fiscal year, and ¥177.181 million and 132,750 shares in the second-quarter accounting period.」
The company continued J-ESOP, with shares held in trust declining from 146,450 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 132,750 at the end of the second-quarter accounting period. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「The company has adopted the human resources policy “Seize Opportunities” to provide opportunities and support to employees seeking to expand their potential through challenges. Female managers: at least 30% by March 2027; 21.2% Male childcare leave rate: maintain at least 50% by March 2027; 75.0% Motivation Cloud engagement score: at least 62.0 by March 2027; 55.1」
The policy of improving employee motivation and capabilities and securing talent has been expanded through the human resources policy “Seize Opportunities” and initiatives including education and training, awards and childcare support, with numerical targets set through March 2027 for the proportion of female managers, the male childcare leave rate and the engagement score. - FY2023-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The company records the shares remaining in the trust as treasury shares in net assets at their carrying amount in the trust. The carrying amount and number of these treasury shares were ¥204.912 million and 136,450 shares in the previous fiscal year, and ¥195.882 million and 146,450 shares in the third-quarter accounting period.」
The company continued J-ESOP, with shares held in trust increasing from 136,450 at the end of the previous fiscal year to 146,450 at the end of the third-quarter accounting period. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The company records the shares remaining in the trust as treasury shares in net assets at their carrying amount in the trust. The carrying amount and number of these treasury shares were ¥204.912 million and 136,450 shares in the previous fiscal year, and ¥195.882 million and 146,450 shares in the second-quarter accounting period.」
Shares held in trust under J-ESOP increased from 136,450 to 146,450, indicating progress in the employee share grant program. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「The company contributed ¥129.675 million as of 15 December 2017, and The Custody Bank of Japan, Ltd. (Trust Account E) had already acquired 95,000 shares. The company also made an additional contribution of ¥149.697 million as of 31 May 2021, and The Custody Bank of Japan, Ltd. (Trust Account E) had already acquired 96,000 shares.」
For J-ESOP, the company reported an additional contribution as of 31 May 2021 and the acquisition of 96,000 shares, in addition to the previous contribution. - FY2022-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「The carrying amount and number of company shares remaining in the trust were ¥90.909 million and 66,600 shares in the previous fiscal year, and ¥204.912 million and 136,450 shares in the third-quarter accounting period. Following a resolution at a Board of Directors meeting held on 14 May 2021, the company decided to make an additional contribution to the trust and acquired additional shares during the cumulative third quarter, increasing the carrying amount and number of shares from the end of the previous fiscal year.」
The company continued the additional J-ESOP trust contribution and share acquisition. At the end of the third-quarter accounting period, shares held in trust totaled 136,450, with a carrying amount of ¥204.912 million. - FY2022-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「The carrying amount and number of company shares remaining in the trust were ¥90.909 million and 66,600 shares in the previous fiscal year, and ¥205.799 million and 137,100 shares in the second-quarter accounting period. Following a resolution at a Board of Directors meeting held on 14 May 2021, the company decided to make an additional contribution to the trust and acquired additional shares during the cumulative second quarter, increasing the carrying amount and number of shares from the end of the previous fiscal year.」
The company continued the additional J-ESOP trust contribution and share acquisition. At the end of the second-quarter accounting period, shares held in trust totaled 137,100, with a carrying amount of ¥205.799 million. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Following a resolution at a Board of Directors meeting held on 14 May 2021, the company decided to make an additional contribution to the trust and acquired additional shares during the cumulative first quarter, increasing the carrying amount and number of shares from the end of the previous fiscal year.」
For J-ESOP, the trust acquired additional shares during the first quarter following the decision to make an additional contribution. Shares held in trust increased from 66,600 to 162,600, and the carrying amount increased from ¥90.909 million to ¥240.606 million. - FY2021RaisedAnnual report
「At a Board of Directors meeting held on 14 May 2021, the company resolved to make an additional contribution of up to ¥150 million, primarily to secure funds in the trust for future ongoing share grants to employees, and plans to acquire up to 100,000 company shares through the market.」
For J-ESOP for employees, the company added a plan to make an additional contribution of ¥150 million and acquire up to 100,000 shares for ongoing grants. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「As of the date of filing the Annual Securities Report, the company had contributed ¥129 million, and the Share Grant Trust Account had acquired 95,000 company shares.」
The company continues J-ESOP to increase employees’ motivation to improve the share price and business performance, contributing ¥129 million for the trust account to acquire 95,000 shares. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「The number of employees increased by 30 from the end of the previous fiscal year. The main reason was an increase in mid-year hiring accompanying the expansion of the business.」
The number of employees increased by 30 year on year due to mid-year hiring accompanying the expansion of the business. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Based on a resolution of the Board of Directors held on 30 November 2017, we introduced an incentive plan under which shares of the company are granted to employees from 15 December 2017 (the “Plan”). Under the Share Grant Regulations established when the Plan was introduced, the company grants its shares to employees who meet certain requirements.」
To improve employee motivation, the company introduced J-ESOP on 15 December 2017. The trust acquired 95,000 company shares with a carrying amount of ¥129.675 million. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「To establish such a structure, we also plan to enhance education and training programs to improve employee motivation and capabilities.」
The company continues its policy of improving employee motivation and capabilities through enhanced education and training programs. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「We will clarify methods for setting employee goals and evaluating performance and other factors, seek to ensure appropriate evaluations, and place greater emphasis on education and training programs to improve employee motivation and capabilities. We will also enhance childcare leave programs and diverse working arrangements to secure employees with strong capabilities and experience and improve motivation to work.」
The company plans to improve capabilities and secure talent through its evaluation system, training, childcare leave and diverse working arrangements.